Complete the sentence: Alpha is to Investments as [Blank] is to Corporate Finance

In my study of Finance, there seem to be two fields: Investment and corporate finance.

On the Investment side, the manager's value add is in their alpha. I am curious if there is an equivalent concept for corporate finance/management.

Let's hear your thoughts.

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